Early Years Practitioner

Croydon Education Partnership; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational partnership seeks an Early Years Practitioner to join their team at Woodside Primary School in Croydon. This role involves leading the nursery provision, supporting children's development, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion. Candidates who are ambitious, creative, and eager to make a difference are encouraged to apply for this permanent position with numerous benefits, including professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Generous Annual Leave

Annual Incremental Pay Increases

Enhanced Family Friendly Pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Eye care voucher scheme

Extensive Training and Induction program

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings is valued.
• Desire to be a role model and support children's individual growth.
• Ability to build rewarding relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery provision and support children's development.
• Maximize children's potential and encourage their talents.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Creativity

Job description

Early Years Practitioner

Salary: NJC Outer London, Grade 5, Spine Point 13 -15 – £31,986.00 FTE – £32,931.00 FTE

Start Date: Thursday 28th August 2025

Contract: Permanent, Term-Time Only + 1 Week

Location: Woodside Primary School, Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NF

Hours Per Week: Monday – Friday – (36 hours)

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be leading our nursery provision and have a pivotal role to play in shaping the next generation. You have the opportunity to be a role model, with the ability to develop children’s talents. You are able to maximize their potential, enabling them to achieve something they thought they never could.

If you have this mindset and with it, a deep desire to make a difference, then Woodside Primary School is the school for you!

We are a school on a journey towards excellence for all. A journey that is built on equity, inclusion and ambition, with our community at the centre of everything we do.

Children at Woodside Primary School need people who:

• Want to be here and to make a difference;
• Build rewarding relationships;
• Are aspirational;
• Have a sense of humour.

‘The Woodside Family’ is seeking to appoint ambitious, creative and aspirational Early Years Practitioner and in return will:

• Support you and celebrate the difference you are making;
• Value your wellbeing;
• Offer you the very best CPD;
• Recognise your potential and support your career development;
• Pay a competitive salary.

The Inspire Partnership is a multi-academy trust of 10 schools based in Greenwich, Medway and Croydon.

If you share in our belief that success is gained by developing a growth mindset; one which values effort and believes anything is possible, then we want to hear from you!

Candidates with a range of experience are encouraged to apply. If you are ready for the next step in your career, we can offer extensive career growth and opportunities to lead beyond your own classroom. Senior leaders, middle leaders and ECT’s are all very welcome to apply.

Visits to the school are encouraged – we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

What we offer:

As a Early Years Practitioner, with Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits:

• Ongoing professional development;
• Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter);
• Generous Annual Leave;
• Annual Incremental Pay Increases;
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay);
• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Eye care voucher scheme;
• Extensive Training and Induction program.

Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.

If you are ready to be a part of our dedicated team here at Woodside Primary School and want to make a positive impact on the lives of children, please complete the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust Application Form. Our recruitment team will be in touch, once we receive your application form.

All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please kindly note, we do not accept CV’s.

Please fill out the application form and the Equal Opportunities Form that is attached to this vacancy.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.

Visits to the school are encouraged – we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

Further information about our Trust is available at:https://www.inspirepartnership.co.ukor via our school website:Woodside Primary School

To visit the school please contact:

Imandeep Atwal – Headteacher –[e-mail]

For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706 829 391 / 020 8135 8372 or by [e-mail]

Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK. Woodside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.